What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler position at OrthoTexas Physicians & Surgeons?
Description
Schedules orthopedic and spine surgeries for patients with the appropriate provider, time and location. Ensuring the patients are being scheduled efficiently based on medical necessity and the physician schedules are being utilized to their maximum capacity.
Why Choose Us?
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care. Your expertise will be valued and supported.
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance in your life. Our flexible scheduling ensures you have time for what matters most to you.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and dedication.
- Incredible Culture: Join a workplace that fosters fairness, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere. We believe in working together to create an uplifting environment for both staff and patients.
Benefits:
- Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
- Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life’s challenges
- Generous Paid Time Off:
- Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)
- 7 paid holidays 2 floating holidays
Duties:
- Triages orders based on scheduling criteria provided by the physician
- Verifies necessity of insurance authorization or pre-determination based on cpt codes provided by physician
- Ensures patient has proper medical clearance prior to procedure in collaboration with clinical team
- Coordinate appointment with facility and fax orders with appropriate medical records
- Schedule appointment in EMR
- Completes accurate documentation of all scheduling notes in EMR
- Provide information to patient regarding any specific instructions before testing, such as fasting on the night before testing, taking a specific medication, or temporarily stopping medications to ensure they don’t interfere with results
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent is required
- Surgery Scheduling experience strongly preferred
- Six - twelve months of appointment scheduling experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
- Basic understanding of medical terminology
Salary : $100